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BJP worker beaten to death in Dehradun, 12 booked; properties of accused razed in bulldozer action

A BJP leader was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village. The incident occurred during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities later demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused. Police have registered a case against several named individuals and unidentified persons. Security forces…

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Quarter after quarter, year after year, India is fastest growing economy: FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India remains the world's fastest-growing major economy and accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of undermining the country's achievements by repeatedly predicting crises that have not materialised.

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Territorial Army launches Yamuna clean-up drive, calls it an 'opportunity for change'

Territorial Army personnel and Delhi government officials joined a major cleanliness drive along the Yamuna River. The initiative aims to restore the river's ecosystem. Leaders emphasized a structured plan and public participation. Significant transformation of the Yamuna is expected in three years. This effort is part of a broader service…

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Former Bengal minister Manas Bhunia quits TMC

Former minister Manas Bhunia has resigned from the Trinamool Congress. This adds to the party's ongoing crisis following its assembly poll defeat. Bhunia, a senior leader, quit all organisational posts. He stated he will continue to serve his constituency. Bhunia lost the recent assembly polls from Sabang. He had previously…

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Ram temple donation row: UP govt forms 3-member SIT

A three-member Special Investigation Team has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations concerning donations and financial management of the Ram temple trust in Ayodhya. This move follows a request from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The SIT will examine claims of missing funds. The…

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INDIA bloc has already won 2029 Lok Sabha polls: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated the INDIA bloc did not lose the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and has already secured victory in the 2029 polls. He stressed the importance of unity and resistance to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party. Gandhi dismissed claims of disunity among opposition parties, asserting that all members are…

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AIADMK ex-minister K T Pachaimal, BJP leader S Vijayadharani join TVK

The political arena in Tamil Nadu is witnessing a notable shake-up as influential figures from the AIADMK, including ex-ministers and sitting MPs, have defected to the ruling TVK party, with BJP's S Vijayadharani making headlines with her switch.

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TMC unrest deepens as Sudip Bandyopadhyay meets BJP's Bhupender Yadav in Delhi

Senior TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay met Union Minister Bhupender Yadav in Delhi. This meeting fuels speculation about Bandyopadhyay joining a dissident TMC group. Rebel MPs plan to meet the Lok Sabha Speaker to seek recognition as the 'real TMC'. A significant number of TMC MLAs have already broken away in…

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Stop being facilitator for ED, Modi govt: CPI(M) slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on Pinarayi Vijayan

CPI(M) leader M A Baby criticized Congress's Rahul Gandhi. Gandhi stated he cannot hug Kerala's former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan due to political differences. Baby urged Gandhi to cease facilitating the ED and Modi government by demanding Vijayan's arrest. This exchange occurred after Left leaders objected to earlier Congress remarks…

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Congress not a sinking ship, its breakaway leaders must reunite to make party stronger, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut urged leaders who left Congress to reunite and strengthen the party, appealing to Sharad Pawar to lead the initiative against the BJP's "perverted" politics. Raut dismissed the notion of Congress being a sinking ship, asserting Prime Minister Modi still fears the party and criticized…

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Opposition's frustration has reached new levels: BJP after Sanjay Raut calls PM Modi 'aghori'

The BJP has strongly criticized Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut for his remarks calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi an "aghori" and suggesting he comes from the "land of Aurangzeb." The ruling party stated that such comments reflect the opposition's escalating frustration and an insult to Gujarat.

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'Abhishek Banerjee is like my son, duty of father to forgive': Kalyan Banerjee strike reconciliatory note

TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has softened his stance towards nephew Abhishek Banerjee, calling him his son and emphasizing paternal forgiveness. This comes amid reports of internal party rifts and CID searches at Abhishek Banerjee's residence. The party denies any merger with Congress. Political turmoil intensifies with an FIR against Mamata…

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Rahul Gandhi's approach does not strengthen INDIA alliance: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Vijayan stated Gandhi's political approach does not strengthen the INDIA alliance. He believes it often helps the BJP. Vijayan mentioned other non-Congress parties also raised objections during a meeting. He feels Gandhi's actions create a situation that benefits the…

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BJP to contest all 117 seats independently in 2027 Punjab assembly polls

The Punjab BJP has decided to contest all 117 assembly seats independently in the upcoming state elections. A high-level meeting in New Delhi confirmed the party's strategy. Leaders expressed confidence in forming a BJP government and reviving Punjab's economy. The party aims to present its vision and win public support.

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Rajnath Singh vows India will not let Sindhu waters reach patrons of terror

Addressing an 'Intellectuals Meet' organised in Hyderabad by Telangana BJP, he said that through Operation Sindoor, the government had shown the world that it knows how to respond to those who do not understand the language of peace and harmony-in their own language.

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Bengal government to probe biz summit expenses, alleges Rs 635 crore paid to event agency during TMC rule

Stepping up his attack on the previous Trinamool Congress government, Adhikari claimed that the expenditure of the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS)-projected as a showcase of the state's investment potential-would face scrutiny over alleged financial irregularities.

Newslaundry

TV Newsance 345: The Modi anniversary special nobody asked for

Congratulations, mitron! Newslaundry has successfully completed 5,000 days and your favourite TV Newsance completed 3,090 days! By the way, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also completed 4,399 “uninterrupted days” in power, surpassing his biggest opponent and “ex-longest” PM Nehru. You know what that means.

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Odisha announces free education from kindergarten to post-graduate levels in government schools, colleges

Majhi, while addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the BJP government completing two years in the state, said the move will benefit all students of Odisha, especially those from the economically backward classes and girls.

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Acclaimed cartoonist Joe Sacco breaks silence after publisher withdraws new book about India sectarian riots

Author says Penguin Random House India sought five pages of changes that amounted to ‘finding excuses’ not to distribute book

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Apparent to everyone 'seat chori' took place, will fight: Natarajan after SC dismisses plea

The Supreme Court has dismissed Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's plea against the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers. Natarajan stated that seat theft has occurred and the party is ready to fight. The court cited the availability of election petitions as a remedy. Three BJP candidates were declared elected…

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Debate on real TMC settled; Mamata, Abhishek represent fake TMC: BJP

The BJP claims a document signed by 20 Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MPs indicates a "real TMC" led by Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, not Mamata Banerjee and her nephew. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged an "implosion" within TMC due to dynastic politics, stating the party has moved away from Mamata Banerjee.

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6 ‘triggers’ and ‘pressures’ outside: The anatomy of Mamata camp’s collapse

Mamata Banerjee is running out of time. Almost two-thirds of the Trinamool Congress’s 28 Lok Sabha MPs have come together to form a separate bloc and support the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The Economic Times

Smriti Irani's name missing from Amethi panchayat voter list; DM orders probe

Former Union minister Smriti Irani's name is missing from the Medan Mawai village panchayat voter list in Amethi. This comes despite her presence in Lok Sabha and Assembly electoral rolls for the area. An inquiry has been ordered into the matter. Irani, who represented Amethi in Lok Sabha until 2024,…

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Congress holds 'Satyagraha' protest at Jantar Mantar against ECI over Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejection

Congress workers staged a Satyagraha protest at Jantar Mantar. They are opposing the Election Commission of India's decision to reject Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Madhya Pradesh. Party leaders allege undemocratic practices and a conspiracy between the BJP and the ECI. They demand a Supreme Court…

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'We will bring back Tatas in Bengal': Suvendu Adhikari

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal Chief Minister, stated the BJP plans to bring the Tata Group back to the state. This comes after the Tata Motors Nano project's departure from Singur in 2008. The move aims to revive industrialisation and investment discussions in West Bengal. The BJP's commitment signals a potential…

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